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Creative Services Agency - 24

NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES

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14 Feb 2025 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

Nuclear Waste Services has awarded a contract worth £1,000,000 to Definition Group Ltd for the provision of public relations consultancy services. The contract, named "Creative Services Agency - 24," pertains to the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Directorate and is classified under the services category, specifically public relations. This procurement, managed through a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system, entered the award stage on 10th February 2025. The contract officially started on 13th January 2025 and is set to run until 12th January 2027. The service delivery location is primarily in the South East region of the United Kingdom, specifically with a postal code of OX11 0GD. Such an endeavour underlines Nuclear Waste Services' commitment to enhancing public relations and stakeholder engagement efforts.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in public relations and creative services. Winning such contracts can enhance reputation, provide substantial revenue, and open doors to future government projects. Businesses geared towards public relations and stakeholder engagement services will find themselves well-suited to compete in similar tenders, allowing them to leverage their expertise and establish a foothold in the public sector. The dynamic purchasing system approach allows for a competitive yet structured procurement process, ensuring opportunities for various capable firms to participate actively.

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Notice Title

Creative Services Agency - 24

Notice Description

NWS requires a creative services agency to support the Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Directorate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f5e925-d26a-4f7c-be42-bb6938dda53a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NUCLEAR WASTE SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CALDERBRIDGE, CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA20 1DB
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Gosforth
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEFINITION GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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